Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park Bowen

🏕️ Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park (Bowen, QLD)

📍 Description & Location

Nestled at 14 Banyan Drive beside Rose Bay Beach, this boutique beachfront caravan park offers direct access to the sand, stunning Coral Sea views, and a relaxed atmosphere just minutes from Bowen. The setting blends palm-shaded powered sites with friendly hospitality and a truly beachside feel, ideal for swimmers, snorkellers, and those travelling with four-legged companions.

🏞️ History

Recently taken over by new owners in mid-2024, the park has undergone refreshing upgrades while retaining its coastal charm. Set near Bowen’s famed Horseshoe and Rose Bay beaches, the park contributes to the town’s long history as a relaxed tropical beach destination—much loved by caravaners and day-trippers alike.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Powered and unpowered grassy sites, including some with ocean glimpses

• Camp kitchen and picnic area with BBQ

• Clean toilet and shower blocks

• Self-serve laundry

• Heated swimming pool

• Beach directly opposite with off-leash access

• Pet friendly (on application)

• New café/bar “Rose Bay Beach Café” onsite (opening soon, as at July 2025)

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Easy sealed road from Bowen township

• Drive-through powered bays suitable for caravans and motorhomes

• On-site parking for tents, vans, and small vehicles

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 3(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Recommended (especially during dry season and public holidays)

• Authority: Privately operated

• Site Type: Beachfront tourist caravan park

• Maximum stay: Not stated

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed (application required)

• Self-containment: Not required

• Access notes: Reception on site; note that some services may require cash payment

• Contact: 0484 865 709

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Rose Bay Beach Café (on site): Casual café-bar setup (opening soon, as at July 2025)

• Granview Hotel (~3 km): Classic pub meals and seafood

• Horseshoe Bay Café (~2 km): Beachside eats and coffee

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Queens Beach Tourist Village (~3 km): Full-service holiday park with pools and lawns

• Horseshoe Bay Caravan Park (~2 km): Beachfront camping and kids’ play space

🌿 Nearby Attractions

• Rose Bay & Horseshoe Bay Beaches: Clear water, sand coves, and walkable cliffs

• Whitsunday Sands Lookout: Scenic clifftop views and breezes

• Snorkelling reefs: Coral gardens just off shore from beach

🏪 Nearest Supplies

• Bowen town centre (~3 km): Groceries, medical, chemist, hardware

• Petrol stations: Multiple within town limits

• On-site vending: Coffee and snacks (during café hours)

⭐ Reviews Summary

Positives:

• Sparkling clean facilities and welcoming hosts

• Direct access to calm swimming beach

• Pet-friendly vibe with walkable local highlights

• Heated pool and casual café/bar on site

Cautions:

• Sites can be tight for large rigs—staff offer help parking

• Some amenities require cash—no EFTPOS on all services

• No dump point on site

🆘 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: 000

• Fuel: Bowen town (~3 km)

• Mobile signal: Reliable across all carriers

• Mechanic: Bowen auto repair options available

• UHF Channels:

  • Road Channel = 40

  • Emergency Only = 5

• Tip: Bring cash for incidentals and confirm dog access when booking

📝 Final Note

For laid-back beachside camping with a splash of local warmth, Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park is a gem. Great for pet owners, swimmers, and anyone chasing a tropical Queensland sunrise, it delivers everything from shaded sites to café mornings with ocean air. A peaceful, practical stay just far enough from the bustle—but close to everything you need.